horse-like

Akin to mares

Horse-like describes something resembling a horse in appearance, movement, or character.

A horse-like face is long and narrow.

Horse-like animals include zebras and donkeys.

She moved with horse-like grace across the field.

The term often emphasizes physical features—size, gait, or facial structure—rather than behavior.

equine

stallion

Intact male breeding horse

  • mareFemale adult equine
  • foalYoung equine, under one
  • coltImmature male equine

filly · gelding · mustang · pony · hoof · mane · tail · neigh · whinny · trot

majestic

regal

Of or befitting royalty

dignified · gallant · statuesque · proud · graceful · elegant · commanding · splendid · magnificent · powerful

sturdy

robust

Strong and durable

  • strongHaving great physical power
  • muscularHaving well-developed sinews
  • hardyAble to endure difficulty

solid · rugged · dependable · enduring · tireless · powerful · broad · stocky · workhorse · draft

Opposites
animal morphology/body type

horse-likeserpentine

Curving in repeated bends

insectoid · slug-like · blob-like · bovine · porcine

movement/gait quality

horse-likewaddling

Swaying gait, short steps

slithering · lumbering · shuffling · scuttling · crawling

facial features

horse-likeflat-faced

Having minimal facial protrusion

pug-nosed · snub-nosed

Family

horselike

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G